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Help Me Pick a New Cover for Phantom!
My YA novel, Phantom is getting a new cover! The publisher and I have narrowed it down to two choices, but we need your help deciding which one will be the final cover. To see the selections, vote for your favorite, and enter for a chance to win a fabulous Phantom prize pack, just head over to my author blog using the link below.
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New Cover & Discount Code
The new cover for Phantom is now available! In addition, my publisher just opened up a brand new website, and they are celebrating with a sale. You can get 20% off Phantom or any of their titles by entering the code NewSite2012 at checkout! Here is the link to their website.
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Phantom Giveaway at Gerber Babies
Julie
from the Gerber Babies blog was nice enough to review Phantom a few
weeks ago. I'm so behind on everything, I didn't get around to sharing
it until now, but she definitely made me giggle when she said,
"I'm in my late thirties and I am daydreaming about a high school boy. If
you've read "Phantom", you won't find that odd. If you haven't, you
should read it before you label me as anything other than normal."
You can read her full review here. If you want to meet Lord Justyn, the guy she 's been dreaming about, you can pick up your copy of Phantom on Amazon for only $3.99 for the e-book or $12.95 for print copies.
In
addition to reviewing the book, Julie is also hosting a giveaway for a
Phantom prize pack that includes a signed copy of the book, incense, and
a geode. You can enter to win by commenting on Julie's blog post here. Good luck to everyone who enters!
Things That Go Bump In the Night Giveaway
Its almost Halloween and Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is celebrating all month long with her "Things That Go Bump on the Night" giveaways. Today Phantom is part of the party. While technically, it isn't a Halloween story, one of the pivotal scenes in the book does take place at the Halloween dance which I did as spin off the masquerade ball in the original Phantom of the Opera. You'll have to read the book to find out more, but in the meantime, be sure to head over to Kimba's blog and enter the giveaway to win a Phantom Prize pack! It includes a signed print copy of Phantom, crystal pendant, rough crystal point, geode, two boxes of incense, and incense holder.
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You can order Phantom for $3.99 for the e-book or the print version for $12.02 on Amazon.
Phantom Book Blast & Giveaway!
Phantom The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses “Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.
Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured artist.
Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be revealed.
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Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the sole author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years.
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Phantom Giveaway at a A Bookish Affair
Just yesterday, Phantom made a special appearance over at A Bookish Affair. My favorite quote from their review was.
There is a huge
twist in this book, which I totally did not see coming (you can't get
it out of me; my lips are sealed). I love when a book can surprise me
and this twist shocked me.
If you haven't gotten your hands on a copy of Phantom yet, I have another giveaway going on at A Bookish Affair. You can win signed copy of Phantom, a few packages of incense, and a geode which has special symbolism to the story. Actually, the geode has managed to work its way back into the next two book is the Dark Musicals Trilogy, Demon and Hyde, as well. To enter the giveaway, just head over to A Bookish Affair
If you would like to grab your own copy of Phantom, it is available in both e-book and print formats on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.
Cyber Monday Sale - Get Morrigan & Phantom for Only $1.99!
Pagan Writers Press is having a special Cyber Monday sale! All of their books have been discounted lower than they will ever be again. This offer is only available on Smashwords. See all their titles here.
This special deal includes two of my own YA novels. You can get Phantom for only $1.99 on Smashwords.
You can even get my newly released novel, Morrigan, for only $1.99!! Grab them up now because this deal is one day only and then the price goes back up to $3.99!
Phantom Giveaway at Books on the Bright Side
Book on the Bright Side was nice enough to feature some of my books on their blog this week. You can see reviews of Phantom, Morrigan, and Player! In addition, I am sponsoring a giveaway for a Phantom prize pack. You could win a signed copy of Phantom, two boxes incense and a crystal geode.To enter to win, just visit my blog. http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...
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Phantom by Laura DeLuca
The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses “Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.
Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured artist.
Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed? Rebecca doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be revealed.
Excerpt
The orchestra tuned for its virtuoso, and Justyn stood
ready. But no one else was ready for the magical performance he began. Beside
her, Carmen was rambling on about something mundane. Rebecca elbowed her to
silence so she could listen to the perfectly thrilling tenor. As she listened
to the song unfold, the world around her started to slip away. Gone was the
high school auditorium. Gone were the rowdy teenagers. The Gothic stranger on
the stage had become the embodiment of Erik, and Rebecca watched him in all his
dark glory, belting out his tormented love through the words of his song. And
she was as breathless with wonder as Christine herself must have been when the
masked stranger serenaded her in the candlelit labyrinth of the opera house. In
that moment, Justyn wasn’t just portraying the phantom. Justyn was the phantom.
“Let the music touch your soul.
Let the darkness make you whole.
Do not fear what is
unknown.
Your true path has now been shown.
Listen to the words I sing.
Embrace the peace that night will
bring.”
As he continued
to sing in his deep but somehow angelic voice, Rebecca found that she couldn’t
tear her eyes away from him. With every line, her heart began to beat
faster. She truly felt the arms of night
wrapping her in a warm embrace. She could almost feel the hands of the phantom
glide along her body as the words poured forth. The music caressed her. It
possessed her—mind, body and soul. Each word left her longing, yearning for
more.
She was gawking
so obviously, it was hardly surprising when Justyn felt her eyes on him and
steadily met her gaze. She realized her mouth was hanging open in stunned awe,
and she quickly snapped it shut. His lips moved into just a small hint of a
smile. He never took his eyes off her while he sang the final verse, making her
cheeks flush to the point that she felt almost feverish. But it wasn’t
embarrassment but excitement, arousal even, which was sending her mind spinning
in so many directions.
When the song
was over, and Rebecca had recovered just a hint of her composure, she couldn’t
help but burst into a healthy round of applause. A few scattered people joined
in, including Debbie and Carmen after she nudged them in the ribs. But only
Miss King seemed to truly appreciate the brilliance of his talent as much as
Rebecca did.
“That was
amazing, Justyn!” the teacher gushed.
“Lord Justyn,”
he corrected as he stepped down from the stage.
A few others
complimented him as well, but he took in all in stride. In fact, his serious
expression never faltered as he stepped down from the stage. He seemed almost
bored, like it was all he could do to hold back a yawn, despite the smiles and
words of encouragement.
But not everyone
in the crowd was pleased as Justyn glided down the aisle, so ethereal in his
dark garments that he still resonated the spirit of the Opera Ghost. Miss King
might have been excited about the newest male addition to her cast after being
limited for many years, but Tom and his group of boisterous companions glared
at him as he passed them by. Jay sneered
and tossed a balled up piece of paper in Justyn’s direction, but the Goth was
quick, and caught it in his hand without missing a beat.
“I think you
dropped something,” he said.
His speaking voice
was no less melodic than his singing voice, but something about his tone made
Rebecca shiver. He tossed the paper back at Jay, who was nowhere near as
coordinated as Justyn. He practically fell off his seat in his efforts to catch
it.
“Hey vampire,”
Tom called when Justyn went to walk away. “Are you sure you can handle the
competition?”
Justyn smiled, a
cool, sarcastic half-smile, and crossed his arms over his chest. “Are you?”
Miss King didn’t
notice the short confrontation, and Justyn vanished from the auditorium as
quickly and mysteriously as he had appeared. Only Rebecca had noticed the very
real tension between the two boys. She wondered if it was a bad omen for them
to start off the production with hard feelings and envy. That could only lead
to trouble. The kind of trouble that could end with someone getting hurt. The kind of trouble that Rebecca would do
whatever it took to avoid.
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Author Laura DeLuca
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the sole author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years.
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Destiny Makeover Cover Reveal Giveaway
Gabriella is a witch. The problem is, she doesn't remember.
She repressed the memories of her powers years ago when her mother was
murdered. Now, the warlock who was responsible for her mother's death has set
his sights on Gabriella. He is determined to use her fear to turn her to the
dark side of magick…even if it kills her. Her mother's spirit is reaching out
to warn her, but even that she pushes away. Desperate to save her daughter, the
spirit finds a male witch–one that just happens to be in love with Gabriella.
Darron is more than willing to help but the two young witches will have way
more to battle than just an evil warlock. There are overbearing jocks and petty
rich girls who get tempers flaring and often set Gabriella and Darron at odds.
There is more to the story than Gabriella and Darron could even
imagine. There are terrible secrets to be revealed, battles to be waged, and
lives will be lost. Only after Gabriella and Darron both come to terms with who
they really are, and open themselves up to the true meaning of magick, can they
have any hope of fulfilling their destiny.
Destiny Unveiled
Gabriella and Darron thought their magickal battle was over
when they defeated the evil warlock, Richard. When her Aunt Donna seeks
Gabriella's help in rescuing her catatonic daughter from the Dark Coven, Gabriella
discovers that her cousin holds a power within her that would be catastrophic
in the hands of the evil witches. Gabriella's coven sets out on a journey that
may be their last. Along the way, they meet new allies, face devastating
treachery, and battle not only the Dark Coven, but the darkness within
themselves. When Gabriella finally comes face to face with the cousin she never
knew existed, her true destiny is unveiled, and the fate of the mortal world is
in her hands.
About the Author
Website
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Laura
“Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and
four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it
keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is
also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. Her current works include Destiny,
Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Demon and Player.
The Giveaway
To celebrate the release of the new covers, Author Laura DeLuca is giving away a prize pack that includes a oil diffuser, incense and burner, decorative wooden keepsake box, lavender scented drawer liners, a crystal point, stone pendant, and signed copies of Destiny & Destiny Unveiled with the original covers.
The Whimsical Pixie Etsy
Shop is also donating a beautiful altar set inspired by the original
cover of Destiny Unveiled.
The book's cover was recreated on the altar box lid; the design was
first set in pyrography, painted, stain and given a protective coating
of high gloss polycrylic. The flower Celtic knot pentagram is worn by
Gabby and her friends as a symbol of unity and has been pyrographed on
the altar tile. Red paint was floated around the perimeter to
coordinate with the Blood Moon of the cover. A red rose in full bloom
was used on both millefiori* pieces; the censor and charcoal tongs. It
symbolizes the Gabby's destiny being unveiled.
A scene in the
book tells of the young hero doing spell work on the beach using a drift
wood wand to cast a circle and sea shells to form a pentagram. Both of
these have been included as well as censor sand and a roll of charcoal
disks so you can perform your own ritual. Whether you're just starting
to walk the path or have for years, this kit makes an attractive
addition to your ritual tools.
One lucky winner is going to receive both these fabulous prize packs. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter
form
below. This giveaway will end on 3/28/13. Open to
the US only. The
winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply.
Thanks again to The Whimsical Pixie and the author for offering this fantastic prize.
To enter, head over to my blog:
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